ihanna, the Barbadian superstar and Fenty mogul, has kept the world captivated with her bold moves, from chart-topping hits to groundbreaking fashion. At 37, she’s preparing to welcome her third child with rapper A$AP Rocky, following the births of their sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 21 months. The couple’s pregnancy announcement at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, where Rihanna debuted her baby bump in a Marc Jacobs pinstriped suit, sent fans into a frenzy. As her due date approaches, Rihanna has shared glimpses of her journey—through gender-bender parties and family crafting sessions—but one detail remains locked away: the baby’s name. Her refusal to reveal it, coupled with cryptic hints, has sparked wild speculation. Is Rihanna hiding a deeper secret, or is she simply savoring the mystery? Here’s the story behind the name game that’s got everyone guessing.
The Pregnancy Journey: A Public Yet Private Affair
Rihanna’s third pregnancy has been a masterclass in balancing public flair with personal privacy. Her Met Gala reveal, arriving late with Rocky, a co-chair, was iconic—she lifted her sweater to showcase her bump, telling Entertainment Tonight, “I’m relieved I don’t have to suck in my stomach anymore.” Rocky, dripping in AWGE diamonds, gushed to CBS News, “We’re happy,” confirming the baby is due later in 2025. Fans on X erupted, with one posting, “Rihanna’s bump at the Met Gala? Queen of surprises! 😍 #BabyNo3.” The announcement came after Rocky’s February 2025 acquittal in a felony assault trial, which a People source said lifted a “dark cloud,” allowing the couple to focus on family.
Rihanna has since shared snippets of her pregnancy, including a May 10 “gender bender party” that ditched pink and blue for a vibrant, norm-defying bash, reflecting her 2022 Vogue stance against traditional gender reveals: “Why put yourself in that box?” Her sons, RZA and Riot, stole hearts in a viral Instagram Story, crafting a storybook for the baby, with Riot’s sassy “mine better!” outburst prompting Rihanna to laugh, “This dude’s attitude is EVERYTHING.” Yet, despite these glimpses, Rihanna has stayed mum on the baby’s name, even as she hinted to Interview Magazine in April 2024 that she’s “fingers crossed” for a girl but open to another boy. This silence has fueled curiosity, with fans wondering if she’s guarding a bigger secret.
The Name Mystery: Why the Secrecy?
Rihanna’s refusal to reveal the baby’s name aligns with her approach to RZA and Riot, whose names—RZA Athelston Mayers and Riot Rose Mayers—weren’t announced until months after their births in 2022 and 2023. RZA’s name, inspired by Wu-Tang Clan’s leader, and Riot’s, possibly tied to Rocky’s single “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n),” reflect the couple’s musical roots and “R” naming tradition, as Rocky confirmed on Late Night with Seth Meyers on May 7, 2025: “We keeping the R’s going.” When pressed about the third child’s name, he smirked, “Ri’s got that on lock,” leaving fans hanging.
During a May 10 Entertainment Tonight interview, Rihanna dodged name questions, saying, “We’ve got ideas, but it’s gotta feel right,” and playfully noting her bump’s size: “This one’s keeping me busy!” Her coyness sparked theories, especially after she hinted at “kids” in the plural, leading to unconfirmed twin rumors. X users speculated wildly, with one posting, “Rihanna’s hiding the name AND maybe twins? She’s playing 4D chess! 🤯 #FentyFamily.” Another wrote, “No name yet? Ri’s got a surprise up her sleeve, I can feel it! ✨ #BabyNo3.”
The secrecy has precedent. Rihanna waited to share RZA’s name until his first birthday in 2023, via a Daily Mail report, and Riot’s until a month after his birth, per The Blast. A People source noted, “Names are sacred to them. They wait until they know the baby’s vibe.” This time, Rihanna’s silence feels deliberate, amplified by her history of controlling narratives—like her 2023 Super Bowl bump reveal for Riot or her 2022 New York stroll for RZA. Is she hiding a twin pregnancy, a unique name, or simply enjoying the suspense?
The Speculation: Twins or a Symbolic Name?
The twins theory gained traction after Rihanna’s “kids” slip in the ET interview, where Rocky’s shocked reaction—“Wait, what you just say?”—went viral. No medical confirmation exists, but fans point to her larger bump, visible in a May 8 Harper’s Bazaar feature on her Met Gala after-party look (a black ruffled blouse baring her stomach), and her comment to E! News in April 2024 about wanting “as many kids as God wants.” Ciara, who met Rihanna at the Met Gala, told Sherri on May 6, “They’re already talking about a fourth,” suggesting a big family vision. Twin names like “Remy and Rumi” or “Rhythm and Rhyme” trended on X, with one user posting, “Twins would explain Rihanna’s name secrecy. She’s planning a double reveal! 👶👶 #FentyFamily.”
Alternatively, the name could carry deep meaning. Rihanna’s love for symbolic names—RZA honoring hip-hop, Riot evoking rebellion—suggests a choice tied to her or Rocky’s heritage (Barbadian and Harlem roots) or their careers. Fans speculated on X about names like “Reign” (for a girl, meaning “sovereign”) or “Rasta” (nodding to Caribbean culture). Her refusal to confirm the gender, despite hosting a gender-bender party, adds intrigue. A Vogue source in 2025 noted Rihanna’s belief that “names come when the baby does,” hinting she may not have decided yet, or she’s guarding a name with personal significance, like a tribute to her late cousin Tavon, whom she honored in a 2017 Paper interview.
Why It Resonates: Rihanna’s Mastery of Mystery
Rihanna’s name secrecy captivates because it’s pure RiRi—unapologetic, strategic, and infused with her knack for keeping fans on edge. Her motherhood era, detailed in a 2023 British Vogue cover story, has humanized her, with candid moments like Riot’s viral attitude or RZA’s quiet artistry in their storybook project. Yet, she remains a master of control, as seen in her Met Gala reveal, accidentally hinted at by Shakira, per BBC. Her silence on the name feels like a deliberate tease, echoing her 2024 W Magazine comment: “I love keeping people guessing.”
The mystery also reflects her bond with Rocky, whose “dad swag” she praised in a 2025 Vogue interview. Their partnership, strengthened post-trial, shines in moments like Rocky filming RZA and Riot’s chaos, captioning, “Ready for the new crew!” on Instagram. Fans on X connect this to Ransom Canyon’s family drama, with one posting, “Rihanna’s name game is giving Yancy Grey secrets! Can’t wait for the reveal! 😏 #FentyFamily.” The anticipation mirrors the show’s cliffhangers, blending love and intrigue.
The Bigger Picture: A Family Legacy
Rihanna’s refusal to name Baby No. 3 underscores her philosophy of letting “God lead,” as she told E! News in October 2024. Her pregnancy hasn’t slowed her—Fenty Beauty, Puma, and her Smurfs role (voicing Smurfette) keep her busy, and she teased new music to ET, saying, “I can still sing!” Fans speculate the name could tie to her ninth album, with one X post joking, “No name yet? Bet it’s ‘Anti Jr.’! 🎶 #BabyNo3.”
Her influence as a maternity icon, from her Met Gala suit to a baguette purse that People dubbed “bump chic,” amplifies the buzz. The gender-bender party, inspired by her 2022 Vogue rejection of traditional reveals, resonated with fans, who praised her inclusivity: “Rihanna’s keeping it real—no name, no gender, just love! 🙏 #FentyFamily.”
What’s Next for the Fenty-Rocky Clan?
As Rihanna nears her due date, fans are glued to her moves, expecting a name reveal as dramatic as her pregnancies—perhaps via a music video or Fenty campaign. Whether it’s one baby, twins, or a name like “Reign,” the secrecy fuels excitement. Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb album and Spike Lee film Highest 2 Lowest will keep the family in the spotlight. As one X user summed up, “Rihanna’s hiding the name, and I’m here for it! This baby’s gonna shake the world like RZA and Riot! ✨ #BabyNo3.” With Rihanna and Rocky, the reveal will be worth the wait, proving their family’s legacy is as bold as their love.
